Job overview

We have an opportunity for a highly driven and motivated individual to become part of the Ophthalmology Team at Southend Hospital as Junior Service Manager - Medical staffing and Rota Manager.

The role would suit an experienced supervisor/leader who is organised, a confident communicator who can work effectively as part of a team. 

You will be required to coordinate and manage the clinical Rotas, ensuring that the team provide timely reporting and expert advice to managers where staff are required to have up to date permits to work and professional registration. They will establish and maintain good practices and ensuring excellent communication and working relationships with the Recruitment and Payroll Department, and all service users.

Ensure all medical teams have the appropriate medical cover during annual intake and the changeover dates throughout the training year in order to maintain patient care.

Main duties of the job

To act as the first point of contact for all medical staff within the Directorate. To manage sickness, annual leave, study leave and special leave for all medical staff within the Directorate with input and support from all consultants and the Directorate management teams.

To co-ordinate and manage the medical staff rotas, working closely with the Workforce Business Partner and Service Unit Managers to ensure compliance with EWTD

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.